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Monetary stability and exchange rate liberalization.

In economic feasibility studies, the financial, marketing, and technical studies cannot be prepared in an investment environment unless that environment enjoys monetary stability, paving the way for stable exchange rates for the local currency against foreign currencies. This allows the economic feasibility researcher—particularly the foreign investor—to calculate costs, returns, and profits over the time periods within the project’s lifetime.

This means that monetary instability can be a factor that repels investment capital, even if the investment environment is promising. Therefore, monetary authorities, through their available tools, seek to achieve the goal of monetary stability and reassure investors and those preparing economic feasibility studies, with stability that makes the margin of error in forecasts very small. This leaves it to the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities to establish attractive security, legal, and social environments through security stability and social acceptance, along with the presence of a legal system and judicial institutions that regulate and protect market relations on the one hand, and the relations of business owners with institutional and social formations on the other, in a manner that ensures integrity and integration with societal customs and traditions.

Based on this and other factors related to the inflationary situation and its extension to the areas of growth rates and development, the local currency exchange rate and monetary stability have been among the priorities of the monetary authority in our country over the years of economic adaptation to the phase of the macroeconomic transition to a market economy in light of structural imbalances, the inability of productive sectors to finance domestic demand due to the disruptions of the transition phase and the internal influences related to financing foreign trade, and the growth of the black market for currency exchange.

After the country witnessed security stability, an increase in the level of services and sectoral growth rates, with a clear reduction in the circles of administrative slackness due to the introduction of technologies and electronic payment systems, in conjunction with measures to tighten control over border crossings, and transfer the mechanisms of foreign currency flow to finance foreign trade through the banking system, the rates of the dollar mass flow outward to the local market decreased, which was reflected positively in favor of the Iraqi dinar, and which bodes well for the black market exchange rate approaching the official exchange rate.

However, achieving monetary stability under the conditions of economic reform, which include the liberalization of the exchange rate, does not mean a decline in the black market exchange rate in favor of the official exchange rate. Rather, it means price stability in a market capable of financing aggregate demand at a point close to or identical to the official rate, with the possibility of maintaining this stability in the face of the many variables and transformations witnessed by the country and the region. In other words, achieving stability is conditional upon the liberalization of the exchange rate, which favors the adoption of a managed float method, through a free market in which minor fluctuations in the exchange rate are permitted, while the monetary authorities intervene when necessary to support price stability in cooperation with the executive and legal authorities.

Alsabaah.iq

Signing the contract to establish the National Mobile Telephone Company in Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony of the founding contract for the National Mobile Phone Company today, Sunday.

On March 11, 2025, the Iraqi Council of Ministers, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, approved the establishment of the National Mobile Telecommunications Company to operate 5G in partnership with Vodafone, with contributions from the Ministry of Communications, the National Retirement Authority, and the Trade Bank of Iraq.

In a video statement following the voting session, Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri said that the decision to establish the company, with contributions from the Ministry of Communications, represented by the Al-Salam General Company, the Trade Bank of Iraq, and the National Retirement Authority, aims to maximize the employee retirement fund and provide subsidized services to retirees.

Last December, Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri announced that the Council of Ministers had issued an important decision approving the selection of Vodafone International as the operator of the government’s national 5G mobile phone license. This decision was based on the recommendations of the negotiating team formed by the Ministry of Communications.

Shafaq.com

Tankers in the Shadows: Iraq a Strategic Hub for Sanctioned Oil Transport

Iraq has recently emerged as a key logistical player within the shadow oil tanker network serving sanctioned countries such as Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.

S&P Global data indicates that the fleet of these vessels expanded significantly during the first half of 2025, relying on new shipping companies registered in China, Hong Kong, and the UAE to circumvent Western restrictions on oil exports.

Some brokers exploit Iraq’s ports to facilitate the transport of crude oil and its products, including oil exchanges between sanctioned countries and Venezuela, making Iraq a key transit point for this international trade.

According to experts, some Iranian shipments are being funneled under the guise of Iraqi oil, prompting Western authorities to impose sanctions on intermediaries linked to these operations, including Iraqi-British citizen Salim Ahmed Saeed.

Internationally, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela rely on this fleet to secure their exports despite sanctions. The ships are highly flexible and enable them to transport oil to major markets such as China and India at reduced prices, benefiting from the evasion of oversight and the discounts on barrel prices compared to non-sanctioned oil.

However, these operations face widespread criticism due to environmental risks and the proliferation of old, uninsured ships, which can cause significant damage to the marine environment.

Economists say that Iraq and other countries involved in these maritime networks play important strategic roles, providing essential transit points to facilitate international trade. Meanwhile, shipping companies continue to make significant profits by exploiting differences in global oil prices and demand, despite increasing Western pressure on sanctioned countries to reduce unauthorized flows.

Shafaq.com

“A Big Deception”… Turkish Water Releases to Iraq End

The Green Iraq Observatory, which specializes in environmental affairs, confirmed that Sunday marks the last day of the grace period set by Türkiye for water releases into Iraq.

The observatory stated, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that Turkey had announced the release of 400 cubic meters per second during July and August of this year, but Iraq was “seriously deceived” when it expected the releases to be in accordance with the Turkish announcement. It later emerged that Türkiye had only released 120 cubic meters per second.

The observatory noted that this prompted Iraq to release double this amount, resulting in the emptying of dams and regulators.

The Observatory warned that Iraq will suffer from a severe water shortage in the coming period until a solution is reached with Turkey through negotiations to extend the release period, especially given the possibility that politicians will exploit this issue during the election season.

The observatory concluded its statement by warning that Iraq is experiencing an extremely dire water situation that could worsen in the coming months if effective solutions are not provided by the responsible authorities. Furthermore, water quality remains unfit for consumption in most governorates.

In early July 2025, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani announced from Ankara that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had agreed to increase water releases to Iraq by 420 cubic meters per second, starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

On the 8th of the same month, the Green Iraq Observatory revealed that the water Türkiye had released towards Iraq was only for two months, and that “those releases have not been carried out yet (July 8).”

Water resources strategy and policy expert Ramadan Hamza had previously revealed that Iraq would not benefit from increased water releases by Türkiye.

Shafaq.com

The United States and Kurdistan agree to strengthen relations and resolve outstanding financial issues.

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the new US Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, Wendy Green, agreed during a meeting held on Sunday to strengthen bilateral relations and resolve outstanding financial issues between the region and the federal government.

The regional government said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Masrour Barzani received today the new US Consul General to the region, Wendy Green.

The Prime Minister began the meeting by welcoming the Consul General and congratulating her on assuming her duties. He affirmed the government’s full readiness to provide all necessary support to ensure the success of her diplomatic mission. He also commended the United States’ continued support for the Kurdistan Region in various fields.

For her part, the Consul General expressed her pleasure at beginning her work in the region, praising the bonds of friendship between the two sides. She affirmed her country’s commitment to moving forward in strengthening and developing relations to serve mutual interests, and revealed an upcoming visit by a US trade delegation to the region in the near future.

The Consul General commended the reform package implemented by the Kurdistan Regional Government, specifically mentioning the “Ronaki” project, which provides 24-hour national electricity, and the “My Bank Account” project, which aims to digitize the financial sector.

The meeting also addressed the need to resolve the contentious issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government, ensuring the constitutional rights and financial dues of the region’s citizens, as well as the importance of resuming oil exports.

Shafaq.com

With a multi-billion dollar investment, Iraq opens the banks of the Tigris River to hotels and restaurants.

The head of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya, confirmed on Sunday that the volume of investments in Iraq has reached more than $100 billion, while revealing the nature of the developments that will take place along the banks of the Tigris River.

” The volume of investments in Iraq has reached more than $100 billion, with local investment reaching $38.6 billion and foreign investment reaching $64 billion,” Makiya told Shafaq News Agency .

He added, ” The government has a vision to develop the banks of the Tigris River, after the extensive neglect that occurred previously, and we are trying to add some investment projects to this project.”

He continued, ” Developing investment on the banks of the Tigris River will see the construction and development of hotels and restaurants, and the addition of river taxis. This will be a major investment opportunity for both foreign and local investors.”

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed last January that Arab and foreign investments in Iraq had reached $63 billion over the past two years.

Shafaq.com

“I encountered some errors.” The Nineveh Commission conducts the third simulation in 142 locations.

The Nineveh Governorate Electoral Commission announced on Sunday the third simulation of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

“The simulation was conducted in 142 locations, including one in the Nineveh Operations Command and another within the Nineveh Elections Office, in addition to 140 centers distributed throughout the province,” Sufyan al-Mashhadani, media director for the Nineveh Elections Office, told Shafaq News Agency.

He pointed out that “more than 1,000 Commission staff participated in the operation, in addition to 150 members from the Nineveh Operations Command and the Ministry of Interior.”

Al-Mashhadani added that “the simulation included testing the new hardware and software adopted by the commission to test the transmission mechanism and use of the biometric card,” noting that “the experiment encountered some challenges and technical errors, but they were addressed immediately, enhancing the commission’s readiness to ensure a successful and transparent electoral process.”

The next parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 11, according to a decision by the Iraqi Council of Ministers, with campaigning set to begin shortly beforehand.

Nineveh Governorate has spearheaded the process of updating the voter registry across Iraq, while official statements indicate that the final figures reflect a high degree of readiness for the upcoming elections.

Shafaq.com

Japanese Ambassador: The Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq paves the way for economic integration between the two countries.

The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, affirmed today, Sunday, that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq will contribute to strengthening relations between the private sectors of the two countries, Japan and Iraq. In his speech following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Iraq and Japan on (developing educational programs and proceeding with projects in the fields of technology, engineering, mathematics and arts), Endo expressed his “happiness to celebrate this valuable moment in the journey of Japanese-Iraqi friendship and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Gakken Holding Company and the Iraq Development Fund (IDF).”

He added, “We have noticed an improvement in the political, economic, and security situation, as Iraq enjoys stability under the wise leadership of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The Iraqi government is pursuing a balanced diplomacy aimed at building good relations with neighboring and regional countries, and a diplomacy of economic partnerships aimed at strengthening economic relations.” He expressed Japan’s appreciation for these efforts by the Iraqi government.

He continued, “Since 2003, the Japanese government has implemented an aid program with grants worth approximately $2.8 billion to rebuild living infrastructure, such as schools, in addition to $11.5 billion in yen loans to rehabilitate and develop infrastructure, such as electricity, water, sanitation, and oil.”

He also stated that “Japan has become one of the leading donors of official development assistance to Iraq in recent years,” noting that “Japan has consistently provided support to the Iraqi people to help them continue their journey toward a brighter future, by supporting their efforts in nation-building, economic reconstruction, and development alongside the Iraqi people.”

The Japanese ambassador also explained that the Iraq Development Fund highlighted the areas of education, agriculture, housing, digital transformation, manufacturing, food security, and the environment, noting that the Iraqi government has prioritized these areas under the leadership of the Sudanese Prime Minister.

He also explained that “Gakken has been one of the leading Japanese companies since its founding in 1946. Over the course of nearly 80 years, it has contributed to the overall reconstruction of the country by enhancing the academic capabilities and social skills of all Japanese citizens, especially in the field of science.” He expressed his hope that “Gakken’s expertise in Iraqi educational fields will be employed to enhance the development of human resources that will lead Iraq’s future industries, which will contribute to the country’s reconstruction and economic development after the war.”

He continued, “The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Gakken and the Iraq Development Fund (IDF) is a very important and timely event that will contribute to strengthening relations between the private sectors in Japan and Iraq in terms of information exchange, support, promotion, and coordination of businesses.”

Burathanews.com

Minister of Finance: Continuing partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s financial reform priorities

Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed on Sunday the continuation of the partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s financial reform priorities. A statement from the ministry stated, “Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed the continuation of the partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s reform priorities and improve financial management.”

The statement also indicated that “this came during her reception of the Director of the World Bank Office in Iraq, the Middle East, and North Africa, Emmanuel Salinas, where existing areas of cooperation were discussed, as well as programs and projects supported by the World Bank, particularly those related to economic reform plans and the development of public spending systems.”

The World Bank’s country director expressed the mission’s “commitment to continuing to provide technical and advisory support to bolster the Iraqi government’s efforts to achieve economic stability and sustainable development.”

Burathanews.com